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Slovakia

National Police of the Slovak Republic

INTERPOL-Bratislava staff at work

The Slovak Police Force is a part of the Ministry of Interior. It is made up of the Police Main Headquarters (Police Presidium), eight regional police headquarters, 53 district police headquarters and several educational and specialized police institutions. Headquartered in the capital Bratislava, the Force is headed by the Police President, who answers to the Minister of the Interior.

Mission:

Protect life and security of people and property;

Ensure public order and safety;

Prevent, detect and investigate crime;

Protect state borders;

Traffic control and safety.

INTERPOL Bratislava

The INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) for the Slovak Republic is a part of the Police Presidium’s Bureau of International Police Co-operation, which comprises INTERPOL, Europol, Sirene, Schengen and other units.

It is made up of 23 plain-clothed police officers who are all graduates of either the Bratislava Police Academy or national civilian universities and speak at least one INTERPOL language.

INTERPOL Bratislava is operational 24 hours a day all year long, and its staff have to be able to handle all enquiries received either from domestic or international police agencies, no matter the type of crime.

Main NCB tasks:

Checks on people, identity documents, stolen motor vehicles, works of art and weapons;

LYON, France – A Slovak national wanted for rape has been arrested in Thailand following close collaboration between INTERPOL and its National Central Bureaus (NCBs) in Bratislava and Bangkok.Jozef Polonec is the subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice, or international wanted persons alert, issued at the request of Slovakia when he fled the country after he wa...

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia – Marking the 20th anniversary of Slovakia’s membership of INTERPOL, Secretary General Ronald K. Noble said the country’s strategic location and commitment to international policing has placed it at the forefront of the global law enforcement community.During his mission to Bratislava on Monday the INTERPOL Chief met with Minister of...

WARSAW, Poland – Representatives of 10 Eastern European countries gathered last week to learn how to conduct effective investigations into instances of suspected criminal acts involving radiological and nuclear (RN) weapons, materials and technology. Experienced investigators from law enforcement, customs and other security forces teamed up with their cou...

LYON, France - The President of the Police Force of the Slovak Republic, Jaroslav Spisiak, has met with INTERPOL Secretary General Ronald K. Noble to discuss areas for enhanced collaboration in national and global security, particularly in light of the upcoming World Ice Hockey Championships to be hosted by Slovakia in April and May this year.An INTERPOL...

LYON, France - An international operation co-ordinated by INTERPOL targeting the illegal trade in traditional medicines containing protected wildlife products has resulted in a series of arrests worldwide and the seizure of thousands of illegal medicines worth more than EUR 10 million.National wildlife enforcement authorities, police, customs and speciali...